Innovation that Makes a Difference
Turn ideas into impact through real-world research, invention, and entrepreneurial thinking. Our research culture encourages curiosity, creativity, and collaboration — empowering students and faculty to pioneer solutions that shape the future.
Research & Innovation
At Indira College, research and innovation are not confined to laboratories—they are embedded in the culture. We empower our students and faculty to imagine, investigate, and implement solutions for real-world challenges. From internationally recognised research outputs to cutting-edge prototypes, our ecosystem supports every stage of innovation
Research Highlights 2024-25
Seed Funding Initiative
The Seed Funding program at ICEM is designed to catalyze innovative research by providing initial financial support to faculty members since 2022. This initiative aims to nurture early-stage ideas, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen the institution's research ecosystem. Through a structured proposal and evaluation process, ICEM empowers researchers to transform concepts into impactful projects that align with academic and societal goals.
Sanctioned Seed Funding Projects for 2025-2026
| S.No | Name of the Faculty | Department | Topic | Amount Sanctioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Saurabh Gupta | Mechanical Engineering | Sustainable parabolic solar cooker for rural area | ₹60,000/- |
| 2 | Prof. Pranali Khatake | Mechanical Engineering | Smart Material Filters used for automobile oil filtration process | ₹40,000/- |
| 3 | Prof. Ashwini Admane | Mechanical Engineering | Heating Water using the waste heat from domestic refrigerator condenser | ₹40,000/- |
| 4 | Prof. Ashwini Gaikwad | Mechanical Engineering | Dielectric Heating for Drying agriculture Produce and Food | ₹40,000/- |
MSME Hackathon 4.0
The MSME Idea Hackathon 4.0 is a premier national-level innovation initiative by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, under its MSME Innovative Scheme. Designed to empower India's youth, the hackathon solicits cutting-edge ideas from individuals aged 18–35 to solve real-world challenges across diverse sectors—fueling the vision of a "Viksit Bharat @2047".
Selection & Support Process
- Host Institute Evaluation: Each HI assembles expert panels to shortlist promising ideas.
- Ministry Screening: Shortlisted ideas undergo further evaluation by the Ministry of MSME.
- Funding & Incubation: Selected ideas receive up to ₹15 lakhs for development support.
Impact & Achievements
- Massive Reach: 29,000+ submissions, 400 ideas awarded funding
- National Recognition: Results announced by Hon'ble President of India
- ICEM Success: Three innovative proposals secured funding
ICEM Funded Projects
Utilization of Images for Monitoring Construction Progress
Gajendra Thakur - AI&DS Branch
₹13.5 Lakhs
Emotion Detector
Sumit Kumbhar - Alard College of Pharmacy
₹13.5 Lakhs
Hydrobot
Shon Rakesh Gaikwad - Trinity College of Engineering & Research
₹14 Lakhs
Research Information
- Overview
- Publication
- IPR
- Research Activities
- Research Policy
- Research Committee